Energy and Environment

High carbon tax undermines EU trade


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Julian Jessop quoted in The Telegraph

Andy Mayer quoted in City AM

IEA Energy Analyst Andy Mayer has been quoted in City AM criticising the EU’s imposition of a ‘protectionist’ carbon border tax.

Andy said:

“For UK companies exporting to the EU, the added bureaucracy will be a costly nuisance. But for importers, particularly those processing for non-EU export, it’s an opportunity. The UK’s own carbon price has fallen considerably this year, if we can sustain that advantage, long-term, we stand to gain, including in the development of low carbon solutions.”

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